[Nfb-krafters-korner] Nfb-krafters-korner Digest, Vol 52, Issue 22
Kendra Schaber
Baltimore777 at comcast.net
Mon Nov 21 00:07:11 UTC 2011
Hi all: What was the issue Vol52 Issue 21 about? My computer couldn't handle
it for my screen reader to read it. Also, what is going to be this coming
Monday's topic on the phone confrence call? I have not heard anything about
it. Thank you!
Kendra Schaber
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> 1. Re: Bolek and tree kits (Denise Shaible)
> 2. Re: craft patterns in .docx format
> (Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E])
> 3. Re: Bolek and tree kits (Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E])
> 4. Re: craft patterns in .docx format (Dixie)
> 5. Re: craft patterns in .docx format
> (Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E])
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> Message: 1
> Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 00:44:12 -0800
> From: "Denise Shaible" <denise.shaible at att.net>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
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> Joyce,
>
> I'm glad you mentioned the colors. I don't know If I ever had that many
> different colored ornaments on my tree. I've had lots of colored lights
> but
> not ornaments. I was thinking the very thing you said. I mean, just
> making one or two colors. When I get more practice with safety pin
> beading,
> maybe I'll try that. I'm sure it would look very nice. It sounds like
> one
> can get creative even with a kit.
>
> Regards,
>
> Denise
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindhands at aol.com
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:42 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>
> I will say it is best to finish off by twisting wire tight before going to
> next row. It completes the row and gives you more of a circle shape to
> followwhen doing the next row. It is easy to pick up the wrong pin from
> the
> previous row. I do know that for sure as I have made mistakes and
> instead
> of undoing a entire row, I have cut the wire in 2 consecutive rows to
> fix
> a mistake. I don't advise you doing that until you have more practice
> under your belt.
>
> Now for the starting on #7 pin. It will still be adding the 24 pins in a
> 2 pins and then previous row tthen 1 pin and previous row. It is
> starting
> off on that C pin to just stagger the colored pins into a different
> pattern
> texture. I am saying texture as the pins have the colored bead coming at
> different levels on each pin and I am guessing it does it to shift it up
> and down as you would put ornaments on a tree.
>
> Now as Theresa did say she is reading the pattern the way Bolek has
> written
> it. There is no reason why you can't put them on another order. That
> way is your original creation. Just as we said in the class, it would be
> good to do it in green and the colored beads. You can purchase all the
> things
> you got in the kit as lights, star, pins, beads. You just have to
> purchase the items in the amounts that they sell the bags and supplies.
> So
> you
> might have to purchase more then you need, but it is always good to have
> extra ones on hand.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/17/2011 4:36:03 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> flowersandherbs at gmail.com writes:
>
> Hello all,
>
> Just wanted to let you all know that I called Bolek today and they were
> happy to send me the beads missing from my kit free of charge or
> shipping.
> They said they will send them right out, so I will be good to go.
>
> Today my husband and I worked on row three of the pins. It was puzzling
> to
> us to find that the directions didn't work out and we ended up having to
> adjust the pattern.
>
> You see what happened was that we had eight pins in row one, and 16 in
> row
> two, then 24 in row three. This made sense to us because row two had a 1
> 1
> pattern, while row 3 had a 2 and 1 pattern. However, the perplexity came
> when the instructions said to begin at the marker pin, which in our case
> was
> seven pins into the row. When we did the pattern in this way, we ran out
> of
> pins in row two to connect with, before we ran out of c pins. All we
> could
> think to do was to start at the beginning of the row, which enabled us to
> follow the pattern correctly. The tree is now looking like a tree, but
> maybe the color pattern is not quite right.
> Another thing we neglected to do until row 3 was completed was to connect
> the two ends of row two. Could it be that this was the problem?
>
> Anyway, If anyone out there can figure out what if anything we are not
> understanding, i.e. how we can start in seven pins and still end with all
> pins used, please let me know. we will work it over again. I did talk to
> Theresa on the phone about this, but I believe I was unable to explain
> our
> puzzlement clearly. I often write better than I speak.
>
> Also, just as a note from a newbee, I believe I would have preferred not
> to
> have laid the pins out before starting the row. If I'd done the project
> alone, it would have been difficult to keep the pins straight while
> fooling
> with the wire, that is even if My cat hadn't been up on my dining room
> table, very interested in what we were doing. Taking them one by one from
> my
> bag would have been easier and "safer" for me I believe.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ohio
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers,
> Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:13 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>
> How many do you need. I have at least 15, maybe more.
>
> Terry P.
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ohio Gardener [mailto:flowersandherbs at gmail.com]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:55 PM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>
> I really liked Terry P's idea of saving extra kits after a project. I
> plan
> to do this, I have a few large stars and colored beads to start my
> collection. Thanks for the tip about putting broken beads in the center
> of
> the pin. however, my broken ones were unusable, but I substituted large
> stars and hope they will fit into the tree. My other option is to short a
> few other E pins, so I can have close to the amount needed.
>
> Which option is preferable, larger star substitutes or shorting other E
> pins?
>
> Ohio
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carol Schnip
> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:44 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>
> I To had many of the stars that were broken. But since whe did not have a
> lot of the beads I did what I could and put one broken one one close to
> where the pin is in the center of the tree. I did have a pack of beads
> missing about 15 of the larger star beads and five of the pins. They are
> replaceing the missing beads and pins. But if I am going to make another
> I
> think I will gather the beads. That way if I miss any it will be me to
> blame. lol Hugs all CarolAnn
>
>
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> ------------------------------
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> Message: 2
> Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:43:42 -0500
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
> Message-ID:
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>
> How is it going to work if I can not open the original file. To convert
> something, the file has to be opened. This is not telling me how the
> program works or how to find it.
>
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindhands at aol.com [mailto:Blindhands at aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:11 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
>
> Sorry about the file format. I have Word 2010 on my computer. That is
> very good to know.
>
> Terry P. have them put this converter in your computer at work so then if
> you need to open this type of file you will be able to do it.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/17/2011 8:08:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> flowersandherbs at gmail.com writes:
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I received a couple files from crafters recently in .docx format. I could
> not open them and did not know what to do until I was inspired last
> night.
> I
> went to the Microsoft website and put a search in for .docx file
> converter and immediately found that Microsoft has a converter for free
> that is easy to download and install. I was reading my .docx files within
> minutes.
>
>
>
> I also learned that a .docx file is what word for windows 7 uses. It is
> not immediately compatible with previous versions of word for windows
> unless one downloads a converter.
>
>
>
> So, for anyone else who has been perplexed by these files, now you know
> what
> to do!
>
>
>
> Ohio
>
>
>
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> Message: 3
> Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 07:55:14 -0500
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
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>
> Ohio;
> I think I know what your problem is!
> Your connection, or twist of your wire on row 2 is not in the same place
> as it is on row three. From what you are saying, the two connections are
> about 7 pins from each other. That is why we are using the marker pin, so
> we will know where to start the next row, so the ornament patern will fall
> in to place. If you have enough pins on each row and they altrinate, like
> I described in my other e-mail, I think you have it right. There are
> extra C pins for future rows.
>
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Theresa Taylor [mailto:tct71887 at gmail.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:02 PM
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>
> Ohio,
>
> lol...that was actually Ken. I don't have enough hearing for the regular
> phone.
> Terry is correct. You start at that marked C pin and then you will end
> with a bead right next to it. It is the same amount of pins from the top
> no matter where you start. The only reason we start there is to keep that
> pattern going that Terry so nicely described.
> HOpe this helps and feel free to call back.
> Theresa
>
> On Nov 17, 2011, at 3:34 PM, Ohio Gardener wrote:
>
>> Hello all,
>>
>> Just wanted to let you all know that I called Bolek today and they
>> were happy to send me the beads missing from my kit free of charge or
>> shipping.
>> They said they will send them right out, so I will be good to go.
>>
>> Today my husband and I worked on row three of the pins. It was
>> puzzling to us to find that the directions didn't work out and we
>> ended up having to adjust the pattern.
>>
>> You see what happened was that we had eight pins in row one, and 16 in
>> row two, then 24 in row three. This made sense to us because row two
>> had a 1 1 pattern, while row 3 had a 2 and 1 pattern. However, the
>> perplexity came when the instructions said to begin at the marker pin,
>> which in our case was seven pins into the row. When we did the pattern
>> in this way, we ran out of pins in row two to connect with, before we
>> ran out of c pins. All we could think to do was to start at the
>> beginning of the row, which enabled us to follow the pattern
>> correctly. The tree is now looking like a tree, but maybe the color
>> pattern is not quite right.
>> Another thing we neglected to do until row 3 was completed was to
>> connect the two ends of row two. Could it be that this was the problem?
>>
>> Anyway, If anyone out there can figure out what if anything we are not
>> understanding, i.e. how we can start in seven pins and still end with
>> all pins used, please let me know. we will work it over again. I did
>> talk to Theresa on the phone about this, but I believe I was unable to
>> explain our puzzlement clearly. I often write better than I speak.
>>
>> Also, just as a note from a newbee, I believe I would have preferred
>> not to have laid the pins out before starting the row. If I'd done the
>> project alone, it would have been difficult to keep the pins straight
>> while fooling with the wire, that is even if My cat hadn't been up on
>> my dining room table, very interested in what we were doing. Taking
>> them one by one from my bag would have been easier and "safer" for me I
>> believe.
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Ohio
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers,
>> Terry
>> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
>> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 7:13 AM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>>
>> How many do you need. I have at least 15, maybe more.
>>
>> Terry P.
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Ohio Gardener [mailto:flowersandherbs at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:55 PM
>> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>>
>> I really liked Terry P's idea of saving extra kits after a project. I
>> plan to do this, I have a few large stars and colored beads to start
>> my collection. Thanks for the tip about putting broken beads in the
>> center of the pin. however, my broken ones were unusable, but I
>> substituted large stars and hope they will fit into the tree. My other
>> option is to short a few other E pins, so I can have close to the amount
>> needed.
>>
>> Which option is preferable, larger star substitutes or shorting other
>> E pins?
>>
>> Ohio
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
>> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Carol
>> Schnip
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2011 6:44 PM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] Bolek and tree kits
>>
>> I To had many of the stars that were broken. But since whe did not
>> have a lot of the beads I did what I could and put one broken one one
>> close to where the pin is in the center of the tree. I did have a
>> pack of beads missing about 15 of the larger star beads and five of
>> the pins. They are replaceing the missing beads and pins. But if I am
>> going to make another I think I will gather the beads. That way if I
>> miss any it will be me to blame. lol Hugs all CarolAnn
>>
>>
>> _______________________________________________
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>>
>>
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> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:08:25 -0500
> From: "Dixie" <blueherons at sbcglobal.net>
> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
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>
> Terry,
>
> If you need something converted send it to me and I will convert it for
> you.
>
>
>
>
> Dixie
> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 7:44 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
>
> How is it going to work if I can not open the original file. To convert
> something, the file has to be opened. This is not telling me how the
> program works or how to find it.
>
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindhands at aol.com [mailto:Blindhands at aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:11 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
>
> Sorry about the file format. I have Word 2010 on my computer. That is
> very good to know.
>
> Terry P. have them put this converter in your computer at work so then if
> you need to open this type of file you will be able to do it.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/17/2011 8:08:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> flowersandherbs at gmail.com writes:
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I received a couple files from crafters recently in .docx format. I could
> not open them and did not know what to do until I was inspired last
> night.
> I
> went to the Microsoft website and put a search in for .docx file
> converter
> and immediately found that Microsoft has a converter for free that is
> easy
> to download and install. I was reading my .docx files within minutes.
>
>
>
> I also learned that a .docx file is what word for windows 7 uses. It is
> not
> immediately compatible with previous versions of word for windows unless
> one downloads a converter.
>
>
>
> So, for anyone else who has been perplexed by these files, now you know
> what to do!
>
>
>
> Ohio
>
>
>
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> Message: 5
> Date: Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:23:10 -0500
> From: "Powers, Terry (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]" <Terry.Powers at nih.gov>
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
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>
> Thanks Dixie. What is your last name and your phone number if you want,
> so I can add you to my address book.
>
> Terry P.
>
> Terry.powers at nih.gov
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dixie [mailto:blueherons at sbcglobal.net]
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 8:08 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
>
> Terry,
>
> If you need something converted send it to me and I will convert it for
> you.
>
>
>
>
> Dixie
> ~ @-> ~ <-@ ~
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org
> [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Powers, Terry
> (NIH/OD/DEAS) [E]
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 7:44 AM
> To: 'List for blind crafters and artists'
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
>
> How is it going to work if I can not open the original file. To convert
> something, the file has to be opened. This is not telling me how the
> program works or how to find it.
>
> Terry
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Blindhands at aol.com [mailto:Blindhands at aol.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 10:11 PM
> To: nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] craft patterns in .docx format
>
> Sorry about the file format. I have Word 2010 on my computer. That is
> very good to know.
>
> Terry P. have them put this converter in your computer at work so then if
> you need to open this type of file you will be able to do it.
>
> Joyce Kane
> _www.KraftersKorner.org_ (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
>
>
> In a message dated 11/17/2011 8:08:34 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> flowersandherbs at gmail.com writes:
>
> Hello all,
>
>
>
> I received a couple files from crafters recently in .docx format. I could
> not open them and did not know what to do until I was inspired last
> night.
> I
> went to the Microsoft website and put a search in for .docx file
> converter and immediately found that Microsoft has a converter for free
> that is easy to download and install. I was reading my .docx files within
> minutes.
>
>
>
> I also learned that a .docx file is what word for windows 7 uses. It is
> not immediately compatible with previous versions of word for windows
> unless one downloads a converter.
>
>
>
> So, for anyone else who has been perplexed by these files, now you know
> what to do!
>
>
>
> Ohio
>
>
>
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